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PSY110 - Multicultural PsychologyCourse is designed for students to explore multiculturalism from a psychological perspective. Focus is on the ways in which culture has shaped understanding of psychological theory, research and practice. Cultural variations in psychologicalfunctioning will be studied with regard to motivation, emotion, perception, development and mental process. These multicultural perspectives also shape vales, norms, and worldview. Topics include cultural oppression and group subjugation, along with methods aimed at equity and equality.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)

PSY120 - Human DevelopmentCourse introduces study of human development. Content includes physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth from conception to death. Focus is on normal developmental stages and patterns of adjustment to differing life-timedemands. Theories and principles of human development examined in light of contemporary research. Credit may not be earned in both PSY 211 and PSY 120.IAI S6 9023 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)IAI Code: S6 902

PSY125 - Understanding DiversityCourse examines the role that diversity and oppression play in our lives, in our communities and in society at large. Diversity issues in relation to culture, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, language background, sexuality, gender anddisability will be addressed. The course will examine prejudices, personal biases, and stereotypes, and is designed to promote advocacy and the creation of a just society. Recommended: PSY 107 or PSY 110.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)

PSY204 - Adolescent PsychologyCourse presents biological, cognitive, and social development of adolescents in contemporary society. Focus is on healthy adjustment to social environments of home and school, self-identity study, adjustment, intimacy, sexuality and research methodology. Prerequisite: PSY 101.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)

PSY205 - Adult PsychologyCourse focus is on changes that occur in adults from young adulthood through old age in the following areas: biological development, sensation and perception, learning and memory, intelligence, creativity, and wisdom. Content includesmental health, personality, motivation, research methodology; social factors such as inter- and intra-generational relationships, work, leisure, and community involvement. Prerequisite: PSY 101.IAI S6 9053 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)IAI Code: S6 905

PSY211 - Child PsychologyCourse examines development of child from birth through adolescence. Content includes physical, cognitive, language, emotional, social and psychological development in family, peer group, and educational settings; also research methods and biological foundations from conception to birth. Focus is on child rearing theories and techniques that appear beneficial to adjustment. Credit may not be earned in both PSY 120 and PSY 211. Prerequisite: PSY 101.IAI S6 9033 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)IAI Code: S6 903

PSY230 - Behavioral Sciences Practicum ICourse provides planned and supervised field experience in human services environment. Minimum 250 (two-hundred-fifty) hours in a supervised field experience, content includes identification of practicum objectives for student, in consultation with the site supervisor and faculty supervisor. Focus is on supervised practical work experience to develop an understanding of the helping process and the role of the helping professional.Prerequisite: HSV 110, HSV121, PSY107, PSY 130, PSY 235 and PSY238 with a grade of “C” or better; or consent of HSV department coordinator.4 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 15)Fee: $65

PSY231 - Behavioral Sciences Practicum IICourse continues PSY 230. Provides planned and supervised field experience in human services environment. Content includes identification of practicum objectives for student, in consultation with the site supervisor and faculty supervisor. Focus is on additional supervised practical work experience to deepen understanding of helping process and role of the helping professional.Prerequisite: PSY 230.4 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 15)Fee: $65

PSY234 - Family Systems and The Addictive ProcessCourse explores various family systems theories. Content includes patterns of communication, roles adopted by family members, and development of identity and self-esteem in the family. Focus is on relationship of dysfunctional family systems to addictive process, and methods of helping families move to healthier level of functioning.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)

PSY236 - Psychology of Group Behavior IICourse continues PSY 235. Content includes analysis and interpretation of human behavior in therapeutic group setting; development of appropriate intervention strategies; leadership styles and ways of working with different populationsexamined; simulations of actual group sessions and role playing of effective group counseling approaches conducted. Prerequisite PSY 235.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)

PSY238 - Substance AbuseCourse examines historical, societal, psychological, behavioral and familial perspectives of substance abuse. Content includes current theories on current chemical use; the etiology and assessment of dependence; characteristic addicted behavior; impact of alcoholism and drug addiction on family and society; involvement with special populations; historical and current treatment; and the recovery process; practical knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations and code of ethics. Recommended: PSY 101.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)

PSY240 - Introduction to Social ResearchCourse introduces basics of research in social sciences. Content includes research design, methodology, simple statistical analysis of data and interpretation of empirical social data. Students design, conduct, and interpret short survey. Prerequisite: Introductory course in any of the social sciences.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)

PSY290 - Topics in PsychologyCourse surveys major issues relating to field of psychology. Topics selected from subspecialties: biological bases of behavior; sensation and perception; emotion, consciousness, learning, memory, developmental psychology, personality, psychological disorders, therapeutic methods, and social interaction. Focus and/or scope differ from other psychology courses currently offered. Can be repeated on different topics up to three times for up to nine credits. Prerequisite may vary by topic.1-4 Credit Hours (lecture: 1-4; lab: 1-4)